The weekend was a much welcomed break after a full first week of prayer, reflection and sharing of challenges facing our thematic groups. Sunday we were offered the opportunity to attend the Papal mass which included the canonization of three people. Groups of people left as early as 6:15 in the morning to insure good seats. My group left the Generalate at 7:30 a.m. to head down to the Vatican.
As we arrived so did crowds of other people. We got through security and found seats in a good section along the center aisle. It was a beautiful experience and a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Pope. At the end of Mass, the Pope went around St. Peter's square waving to the crowd and blessing children. Reports say there were around 80,000 people in attendance.
After Mass, our group took a walk and had lunch in Trastevere. The weather was gorgeous so we ate on the restaurant patio and enjoyed the sun, breeze, good food and wonderful company. After lunch people went their separate ways to visit the sites, do some shopping or head back to the house.
Alisa Macksey
Programs Director
Office of Lasallian Education
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